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Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation

Five Australian rules footballers have been banned for the rest of the AFL season by the Sydney Swans for breaching club standards during a stay at a Melbourne hotel that led to a police investigation into sexual assault allegations

The Independent UK · Aug 19

As a woman who loves AFL, I feel palpable despair. Why did it take so long to put us at the centre of this story?

Commentary around the Sydney Swans case has made it painfully clear that women’s safety is not valued as highly as the sporting success of its male stars

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Why Matildas had to decline clash with world superpower

The Matildas were set to face one of the superpowers of women's football in the run towards next year's World Cup but a scheduling clash has forced a change.

AAP · Aug 18

Raven's Calais Campbell says football 'brings me joy' amid family tragedy

NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother’s death and his brother being charged with murder

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Premier League chief claims Gianni Infantino ‘pressed the self-destruct button’ with World Cup sell-off plan

Gianni Infantino has faced fierce criticism after being forced to abandon his World Cup sell-off plan

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Ian Maxwell on SFA 'problem' and why Pocoball will get Scotland fans on their feet

SFA CEO Ian Maxwell has vowed to address a problem in the Scottish game - and backed new manager Sebastien Pocognoli to get fans on their feet.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

Uefa vice-president says Fifa sacking Gianni Infantino critic sends ‘deeply troubling message’

Lamour’s departure as Fifa’s chief operating officer was confirmed on Monday evening

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Infantino ally insists Fifa president still has backing of most football associations

Véron Mosengo-Omba is confident Fifa’s congress still backs Gianni Infantino but said he did not support the World Cup sell-off plan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

France's Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national football team

Former France midfielder Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw following the team's World Cup elimination. Born in Dakar, the 50-year-old takes charge of a national team for the first time after coaching in England, France and Italy. Vieira will begin his tenure next month as Senegal…

France 24 · Aug 18

Infantino wields the axe after Lamour breaks ranks inside Fifa’s fiefdom

In today’s Football Daily: there’s been a casualty at Fifa HQ

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18